Barton Creek Cave Canoeing and Big Rock Falls Combo with Lunch
Overview
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7 hours
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Small groups for a personalized experience. Convenient pick up and drop off at your hotel within 20km of San Ignacio town.
This combination tour includes a visit to The Barton Creek Cave and Big Rock Waterfall located in the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve. Barton Creek Cave was once an ancient Maya burial site. It is only accessible by canoe and requires minimal physical activity as you glide along gently. The drive to the cave is very scenic, passing through a few Maya Villages along the way. This tour is slow paced, educational, and fun for all ages. After the Cave tour is complete we drive to Big Rock Falls located approximately forty-five minutes away; a great swimming spot.
This combo tour is a full day tour that leaves from San Ignacio at 8:30am and returns at 4:00pm. Lunch is included.
Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Bottled water
Snacks
Lunch
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
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What To Expect
This archaeological site is about one hour from San Ignacio and requires about four hours from beginning to end. The drive to the cave is very scenic, passing through a few Maya Villages along the way. It is only accessible by canoe and requires minimal physical activity as you glide along gently. Formations of stalactites and stalagmites found inside are remarkable. Evidence of use by the Maya exists on ten ledges within the first kilometer of passage. Pottery shards indicate use between the Early Classic (200 to 600 AD) to the Late Classic (600 to 900 AD) periods. The remains of at least 28 humans have been found within the cave. This tour is slow paced, educational, and fun for all ages.
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Barton Creek Cave Canoeing and Big Rock Falls Combo with Lunch
Pickup included
Reviews
23 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A beautiful day!
Duane V,
Jul 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a wonderful experience! Entering a cave by canoe, surrounded by silence and darkness, was amazing — I even felt a bit scared at first, but that made it even more fun. The place is beautiful! After that, we went to Big Rock Falls, where we swam and enjoyed a delicious local meal. All of this was made even better by our guide, Pedro, who was fantastic!! I highly recommend this tour to anyone who loves adventure, nature, and unforgettable moments!
Cave Canoe/Big Rock Waterfalls tour
Jandel T,
Apr 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our Guide (Golborn) was amazing. He was very knowledgeable of the history of Belize as well as the Sites we visited. He was very detailed in his description of the places along the way to each site. He EXCEEDED our expectations! Would DEFINITELY book tours with this company.
Awe Inspiring
KristinT593,
Feb 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Barton Creek Caves are awe inspiring. Canoeing through them was the perfect start to our vacation. Our guide from Cayo Inland Expeditions was excellent and knowledgeable. There were only two of us in the group (me and my husband). We went in one canoe with the guide who expertly navigated us through the caves. We went to Big Rock Falls after Barton Creek Caves. Also spectacular. Lunch was delicious. However, make sure to have shoes/water shoes with a good non-slip sole because the rocks are slippery. Our guide was very careful to show us where to walk. The walk down to the falls is a series steep wooden stairway, so take your time, especially on the way back up! Altogether an excellent day. Highly recommend this tour.
We recommend Cayo Expeditions for Barton Creek Cave and Big Rock Falls!
Stay15840552258,
Dec 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Barton Creek Cave and Big Rock falls is a must. We had an amazing time! Our tour guide Pedro was very knowledgeable and made us feel safe in the canoe through the cave and crossing rivers. We highly recommend this tour!
Kayak and waterfall trip.
791teaganf,
Sep 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We made this booking last minute and we’re so so so so glad we did. Onil was the best. We immediately felt very comfortable and also like we had a proper adventure. He’s also an excellent photographer and went above and beyond to make sure we got some photos together to document our trip. Wonder views, and learned a lot. Great experience I would recommend to anyone
Fantastic day
Isobel M,
Jun 28, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic day, excellent and knowledgable guide, nothing was too much trouble and he brought the tour too life. 100/10 would recommend.
Wonderful day!
Tricia E,
May 19, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great way to spend the day! Dimas was an excellent guide. The cave was so beautiful. We had a picnic at the waterfall and highly enjoyed the swim! Thank you!
Yes, you want to do this
crusher22,
May 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00To call this amazing is still underrating it. Our guide (Dimas) brought history to life as he lead our group through the incredible cave. Being able to canoe among the relics and then swim in the beautiful lagoon, a lunch that was so tasty we fought over the chicken, and a guide who could literally identify all the flora, fauna, and cave formations was fantastic. It’s also relaxing compared to the tour of Tikal 😉
A Mayan Cultural Experience Must-Do
radenes,
Apr 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We used Mike's Tours for canoeing Barton Creek Cave. Our tour guide has been doing this for many years and was a wealth of knowledge concerning the Mayan sacrificial rituals. It was a private tour, with just the 3 of us in the canoe, not having to navigate around other canoes or listening to distant chatter. I was amazed at the height of the cave in some areas and the huge stalactites/stalagmites. An experience I would do again, if given the chance.
Perfection!
laurie g,
Apr 10, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a fantastic tour! Excellent value. Our tour guide Josh was knowledgeable and friendly and made everything so easy. The inside of the caves were mystical, the lunch was outstanding, and we had plenty of time to swim at the waterfall.
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